SACS Reaffirmation
| Objective | Increase Majors | |
| Increase the number of students seeking a BS in mathematics. Associated Goals: Abstract Reasoning |
| Indicator | Number Of Majors Number of students with a BS degree plan in mathematics. |
| Criteria | Increase math majors The number of declared math majors will increase by 5%. |
| Finding | Increase in mathematics majors The number of declared BS-math majors rose from 18 to 32 over the previous year, and increase of 78% |
| Action | Increasing the number of mathematics majors Continue to work with enrollment management in recruiting nwe students. |
| Objective | Proofs | |
| Students will be able to construct mathematical proofs. Associated Goals: Abstract Reasoning |
| Indicator | Pass Rate In Higher Math A-B-C rate of math majors in higher algebra and analysis classes. |
| Criteria | Pass rate in higher math 70% of the students in higher algebra and analysis classes will receive a C or better. |
| Finding | Pass rate in higher math 52% of the students received a C or better. |
| Action | Pass rate in higher math Careful advising needed in lower level mathematics classes. Possible examination of topics in prerequisite course. |
| Objective | MAA Compatible | |
| Curriculum for the BS degree is in agreement with curriculum recommendations from the MAA. Associated Goals: Continued Study |
| Indicator | Compare With MAA Compare BS program requirements with those of the MAA. |
| Criteria | 90% MAA BS program offerings are 90% in agreement with the MAA recommendation. |
| Finding | Abstract reasoning Students are unprepared for abstraction which occurs in the Algebra and Analysis courses |
| Action | Prereq change for calculus The prerequisite for Calculus I was changed to MTH163, Trigonometry, with a score of C or better. |
| Action | Prereq change for higher math The prerequisite for Algebra and Analysis was changed to "MTH 364, with C or better." |
| Objective | Preparation For Grad School | |
| Students who receive BS degrees and who apply for graduate school will be accepted. Associated Goals: Continued Study |
| Indicator | Accepted Into Grad School List of students who received a BS in Mathematics and were accepted into graduate school. |
| Criteria | Acceptance into grad school 50% of students who apply for graduate school are accepted. |
| Finding | Acceptance into grad school Information not available. |
| Action | Acceptance into grad school Provide students with more information on graduate school opportunities. Follow up with graduates. |
| Objective | Core Courses | |
| Students will master knowledge of fundamental concepts in core courses Associated Goals: Fundamental Knowledge |
| Indicator | Pass Rate In Calculus Sequence A-B-C rate of math majors in Calculus I,II,III, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations. |
| Criteria | Pass rate in calculus sequence 80% of students in the calculus sequence will receive a C or better. |
| Finding | Pass rate in calculus sequence 64% of students received a C or better. |
| Action | Pass rate in calculus sequence Require departmental approval prior to registering for first calculus course. This way the department can check the student''s background (especially in trigonometry). |
| Objective | Related Fields Of Study | |
| Students will master knowledge of supporting concepts in related fields of study. Associated Goals: Fundamental Knowledge |
| Indicator | Pass Rate In Science A-B-C rate of math majors in the sciences (physics, computer science, etc.) |
| Criteria | Increase pass rate A-B-C rates of majors will rise in core courses and science courses |
| Finding | Calculus preparation Many students were unprepared for calculus; just less than 50 percent of students complete Calculus I with a grade of C or better |
| Action | Calculus preparation Change prerequisite for entrance to calculus - a C or better in Mth 163, Trigonometry |
| Objective | TExES Certification | |
| BS students who have completed the prescribed certification program in mathematics at SHSU will pass the mathematics component of the TExES exam. Associated Goals: Fundamental Knowledge |
| Indicator | TExES Pass Rate Pass rate for perspective secondary math teachers on the TExES exam. |
| Criteria | 100% TExES 100% of students who take the TExES test must pass. |
| Finding | TExES pass rate The pass rate is over 90%. |
| Action | TExES pass rate. Students who need to take TExES exam will take a practice test and receive feedback from a designated faculty member. |
| Objective | Undergraduate Research | |
| We will offer opportunities for undergraduate research. Associated Goals: Research Experience |
| Indicator | Student Presentations Undergraduate student presentations given in a conference. |
| Criteria | Student presentations Twelve or more students will give presentations of their explorations or research. At least four of these talks will be off-campus. |
| Finding | Student presentations Numerous students made presentations off campus; about a dozen undergraduate students travelled to give talks. |
| Action | Student presentations Pursue external funding to provide undergraduate students scholarships to engage in research. |